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re: Jeremy Alford: Jockeying Underway for LA Governor’s Race
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:13 am to ragincajun03
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:13 am to ragincajun03
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Who would be ideal if none of the names mentioned are desirable?
My vote would be for Graves. He's been the driving force behind:
*Getting the Comite Diversion Project back on track after it languished for a couple of decades
*Getting the duplication of benefits fricktardery with FEMA fixed
*Getting federal funding for a new Mississippi River bridge for Baton Rouge
*Widening I-10 from 110-12
And that's just the stuff off the top of my head. Each one of those are huge accomplishments for either his district or the state, combined they indicate someone that actually gets shite done for his constituents.
No one is going to be a perfect candidate for everyone. Graves wasn't a vocal enough defender of Trump for many, I get it. When it comes down to someone who talks a good game versus someone who actually gets good things done, I'll take the latter every time.
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Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:15 am to waiting4saturday
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Thats the one. He's been on Jordy's show a couple of times, seems like a honest fresh guy.
There’s a hard-conservative wing of the LA GOP base that currently doesn’t have much love for him. They re-iterate that he was part of the deal Clay Shexnayder cut with JBE to become House Speaker and was supportive of removing Ray Garafalo as House Education Chair over the CRT commotion.
Not saying I agree or disagree with that end, but if he were to jump into the race (HIGHLY doubtful anyway), he’d be met with such criticisms and attacks. From an article I read yesterday, it seems like Stefanski and the LA GOP Chair (Louis Gurvich) might soon be at odds with the approach to the redistricting debate.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:17 am to Bard
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When it comes down to someone who talks a good game versus someone who actually gets good things done, I'll take the latter every time.
+1
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:27 am to ragincajun03
Good lord that list is terrible.
But other options? Hell if I know. I had high hopes for Hewitt - being that she has a background in something other than politics - but she's gone full tilt with the religious right / cultural stuff.
Graves would probably be my choice if he runs, given that list. So he didn't graduate college... ok. We have a bunch of people in politics who graduated law school, and look where that has gotten us!
But other options? Hell if I know. I had high hopes for Hewitt - being that she has a background in something other than politics - but she's gone full tilt with the religious right / cultural stuff.
Graves would probably be my choice if he runs, given that list. So he didn't graduate college... ok. We have a bunch of people in politics who graduated law school, and look where that has gotten us!
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:33 am to ragincajun03
Meet the new Boss same as the old Boss.....
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:37 am to waiting4saturday
Actually, thinking about it again, Stefanski is waiting for Landry to declare running for Gov, and he’ll then likely jump into the open AG race.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:43 am to ragincajun03
Nungesser could bankrupt the state with his meals.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:45 am to lowhound
Graves isn't running
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:50 am to AngelBaby
Louisiana's issues begin on a local level. I LOVE La, but I am not returning as long as we have those racist buffoons running BR and NO.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:53 am to AngelBaby
Not entirely wrong, but the state’s constitution vests more authority in Louisiana’s governor than does any other state’s constitution in their governor. Many institutions and responsibilities that would be handled by local governments in other states are instead the responsibility of boards and commissions which the governor appoints, and funded by budgets from the state legislature, over which the governor has a line-item veto that has never once been overridden.
So, while many issues may be local, the governorship has a tremendously outsized suite of powers over the state at every level.
I often tell people that the Governor of Louisiana has far more unilateral authority over its constituents than any other elected official in the United States. As a result, he’s probably the 4th most powerful person in the country behind the President of the US (only because of nukes and commander in chief), the speaker of the house, and the senate majority leader.
So, while many issues may be local, the governorship has a tremendously outsized suite of powers over the state at every level.
I often tell people that the Governor of Louisiana has far more unilateral authority over its constituents than any other elected official in the United States. As a result, he’s probably the 4th most powerful person in the country behind the President of the US (only because of nukes and commander in chief), the speaker of the house, and the senate majority leader.
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 9:56 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 9:54 am to LSUFanHouston
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had high hopes for Hewitt - being that she has a background in something other than politics
Sharon Hewitt has a very impressive background. Jeff Landry, because he’s louder about it and had his little sign during the State of the Union may be labeled as the potential “pro-oil industry” candidate for 2023, but Hewitt, due to her time at Shell, has likely forgotten more about the industry from top to bottom that Landry has ever learned. She ended up being a big Asset Manager at Shell.
And let’s face it, the strictly oil E&P segment likely isn’t returning to Louisiana mainland in a significant factor any time soon. But Hewitt’s background also gives her a deeper understanding of a currently expanding segment of the petrochem industry in Louisiana, the chemical plants and processing facilities.
So yeah, I like her. I also like John Schroder as another more reasonable conservative option with a business background as well. Hopefully BOTH of them don’t jump in. I have no clue if they get along or not, but if both are seriously considering, I’d like to see a deal made where one enters the race and the other stays at Treasurer or a leadership role in the Senate.
I do like Graves as well, but since it appears Cassidy likely won’t run for re-election, having someone like him move to the US Senate to continue driving home the assistance Louisiana needs with coastal restoration and preservation in order to continue supplying America with the valuable products generated by the chemical plants and LNG facilities could prove very valuable.
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:05 am to ragincajun03
Billy Nungesser- RINO
Jeff Landry-Would vote for over a D or a RINO but dang I hope we can do better.
Sen. Gary Smith (D)- NO, not another DEM! Especially Smith. He is a smarmy one.
Sen. Rick Ward- Another RINO though more polished than Nungesser
Treasurer John Schroder-My personal favorite right now. Actually fiscally conservative. A bit brusk, but that's not necessarily all bad.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Chair Bret Allain-Good guy, hard working, knowledgeable and a businessman. Don't think the has the name recognition and will be squeezed out by the big boys.
Congressman Garret Graves- Like him a lot. Very productive congressman with a lot of charisma. I don't think he is going to run.
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain- He reformed the AG dept and got it in better fiscal shape though it didn't get a lot of coverage. Would be a good governor, but I think his time has passed.
Congressman Mike Johnson- He might run and is very conservative. Could be a strong northern candidate. Very sharp but I am not sure he has the charisma.
Jeff Landry-Would vote for over a D or a RINO but dang I hope we can do better.
Sen. Gary Smith (D)- NO, not another DEM! Especially Smith. He is a smarmy one.
Sen. Rick Ward- Another RINO though more polished than Nungesser
Treasurer John Schroder-My personal favorite right now. Actually fiscally conservative. A bit brusk, but that's not necessarily all bad.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Chair Bret Allain-Good guy, hard working, knowledgeable and a businessman. Don't think the has the name recognition and will be squeezed out by the big boys.
Congressman Garret Graves- Like him a lot. Very productive congressman with a lot of charisma. I don't think he is going to run.
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain- He reformed the AG dept and got it in better fiscal shape though it didn't get a lot of coverage. Would be a good governor, but I think his time has passed.
Congressman Mike Johnson- He might run and is very conservative. Could be a strong northern candidate. Very sharp but I am not sure he has the charisma.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:09 am to ragincajun03
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Jockeying Underway for LA Governor’s Race
As usual, Louisiana is fricked...
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:21 am to Bard
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No one is going to be a perfect candidate for everyone. Graves wasn't a vocal enough defender of Trump for many, I get it. When it comes down to someone who talks a good game versus someone who actually gets good things done, I'll take the latter every time.
IMHO the game has changed, we don't need the endless stream of career politicians when the Elephant is trampling through the front door
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:32 am to ragincajun03
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The newest name in the mix belongs to Sen. Rick Ward
Just what we need, another personal injury plaintiffs' attorney at the helm.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:32 am to BigJim
You're not sure MIKE JOHNSON has charisma?
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 10:40 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:54 am to kingbob
Noted KingBob. I have never researched the power of La governor to that level.
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 11:00 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 10:56 am to ShrevePolitics
Are you being sarcastic?
Here is his softball interview with CSPAN when he was first elected:
Rep Mike Johnson CSPAN interview
Again, I like him and think he is sharp. We could do worse than him for governor. However he is hardly scintillating.
Here is his softball interview with CSPAN when he was first elected:
Rep Mike Johnson CSPAN interview
Again, I like him and think he is sharp. We could do worse than him for governor. However he is hardly scintillating.
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 11:00 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:03 am to ragincajun03
No matter who ends up competing for republican votes, the shill accounts will be swarming this board and idiocy will prevail again.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:06 am to ragincajun03
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Actually, thinking about it again, Stefanski is waiting for Landry to declare running for Gov, and he’ll then likely jump into the open AG race.
Word is the sheriff of Lafayette, Mark Garber, is also eyeing that race.
Don’t be surprised to see someone from the PSC run for Governor.
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